Youth Program / Education Assistant I - Wright School

Agency Division Job Classification Title Youth Program/Education Assistant I (S) Position Number Grade MH05 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work We are currently recruiting for multiple Youth Program Education Assistant I positions to function as a Day Teaching Assistants at Wright School in Durham, North Carolina. The primary purpose of these positions is to provide direct services, instructional support and directly implement a therapeutic behavior management system that provides for consistent, safe and therapeutic management of children who may display aggressive, explosive and externalized behavior. Training covers many areas and includes child development and psychopathology, complex behavioral programming, role modeling, counseling at the point of performance, on the spot decision-making, crisis intervention, language and communication modeling, activities of daily living, maintaining a home-like environment, and generalization of skills taught in education and treatment settings. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $37,558.00 - $56,336.00 *A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Ability to establish rapport and respect without undue resort to physical control and authoritative attitude Ability to work and plan with clinical staff in assessing child behavior and planning and implementing treatment plans Physical ability to manage disruptive children and youth without harm to students or staff Experience in Re-education program Experience in behavioral management, preferably with children and youth with emotional disturbance or mental disability Conditional Requirements: ADA requirements will be discussed during the interview process.  However, at a minimum, must pass pre-employment CPI Physical Requirements Testing and maintain all required training requirements.   The day shift normal working hours are Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The evening shift normal working hours are Monday - Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full state benefits package. *Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date) The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here . About the Facility: Wright School delivers treatment services using the Re-Education philosophy, model and related staffing pattern. Rather than a medical model where treatment services are delivered by a variety of specialist (nurses, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, art therapists, play therapist, rehabilitation therapist, etc.) the primary agents of change at Wright School are Teacher/Counselors, supported by the EDA staff. Educational and mental health professionals are cross trained and the methodology, vocabulary laws and regulations of both disciplines. Treatment services are planned and delivered by the milieu team of Teachers/Counselors and EDAs and include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, group problem solving, individual and group behavior management programs. Treatment services to families are also delivered by Liaison Teacher/Counselors who provide a variety of skill-based training to families and how to meet children’s special needs at home. Compensation and Benefits : The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).   Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.   In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.   Visit the  NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website  for more information.   Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary cons